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Channel campaign funds to fix Nigeria’s problems, says Canadian-Nigerian doctor
ByAjibola Osungbohun March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Canadian-Nigerian doctor Arinze Onwumelu advises the government of President Tinubu to channel campaign funds into building essential infrastructure like schools, roads, and hospitals and providing electricity. Arinze made this comment via his social media channel X on Thursday, speaking in displeasure over the coalition formed by Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Tinubu, mobilising prominent…

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AAC Spokesman Rex Elanu Dares Mama Pee to Open Debate on Peter Obi
BySulaimon Popoola March 19, 2026

In an Instagram post seen by GovernMend Nigeria, Elanu directly addressed Mama Pee, stating: “I challenge you to a public debate on this issue, that ‘Peter Obi is a fraud’. Please accept my challenge, I don’t mind if you choose the platform or channel for the public debate.”

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Alleged Investment Dispute: AAC Candidate Accuses Activist Harrison Gwamnishu of Fraud
BySulaimon Popoola March 19, 2026

In a press statement made available to journalists, Godwin alleged that Gwamnishu entered into a business agreement with an investor, Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Chibuzor, on September 3, 2021. According to the statement, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was for a garri production venture, with a promised monthly return on investment (ROI) of ₦100,000.

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VIDEO: “We Are Just Used and Dumped,” Man Blasts Politicians
ByAjibola Osungbohun March 18, 2026

A viral video showing a man angrily criticising politicians during a community meeting has been circulating on social media, sparking reactions from users online. The video, which went viral on Wednesday on X (formerly Twitter), captured the moment the unidentified man spoke furiously while addressing other members of the community during what appeared to be…

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Explainer: Are Prisoners Allowed to Vote in Nigeria’s Elections?
ByAjibola Osungbohun March 16, 2026

Background Nigeria’s electoral system, before now, had no provision for inmate voting in elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Over the years, prisoners in correctional centres across the country have been excluded from participating in elections because the electoral law and guidelines did not clearly make arrangements for voting inside custodial centres….

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“The System Can Actually Work If We Demand Accountability” — Investigative Journalist Soyombo Declares After Passport Delay Is Resolved Hours Following Call-Out
BySulaimon Popoola January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

According to the FIJ founder, he paid ₦109,700 on Thursday, July 31, 2025, through the Nigeria Immigration Service payment portal and later visited one of the NIS offices in Lagos to complete documentation and biometric capture.

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Pan-Atlantic University calls for a borderless Africa
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

By Ajibola Osungbohun As the drive for the African Union Agenda 2063 is domesticated across member countries, in a media roundtable workshop organised on Thursday, 20th, 2025, by Pan-Atlantic University at the Lagos Business School, Lagos State, Dr Tayo Aduloju has called for an African institution of transparency, accountability, freedom and borderlessness. Dr Aduloju, who…

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Sanwo-Olu gets ₦14.815B, ₦230B infrastructure loan
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

By Ajiobola Osungbohun In a bid to improve the infrastructure of the state, the governor of Lagos State, on Thursday, 20th November 2025, signed a loan agreement, receiving two different funds from undisclosed investors. Sanwo disclosed this via his X handle filled with so much appreciation and said that a sum of ₦29.29B Green Bond…

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Egbin, Ikeja Disco divide over blackout in Ikorodu community
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

By Ajibola Osungbohun Egbin Transmission Company blame Ikeja Electric’s failure to restore power, suggesting they may be prioritising other communities or factories. Residents of Agbede decry the blackout in the community following a fire outbreak that damaged the transformer that supplies energy to the area at the Egbin transmission company in Ikorodu. The community team…

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Breaking News: INEC upload 89% of Anambra governorship election results
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

By Ajibola Osungbohun See image below

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